Tacitus: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Publius Cornelius Tacitus • Gaius Cornelius Tacitus |
|---|---|
| Born | 56 |
| Died | c.120 |
| Title / Office | consul (97), Roman Empire • governor (112-113), Asia |
| Notable Works | “Annals” • “De vita Julii Agricolae” • “Dialogus de oratoribus” • “Germania” • “Historiae” |
| Movement / Style | Silver Age |
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